Chapter 7

July 19th, 2000

Hermione

Hermione woke up at about 8am and looked around her old childhood room. She noticed all of the posters of the muggle pop stars she used to worship and the muggle actors and actresses that she wanted to be. Then she looked at her stomach and rubbed it and hoped that her children would not suffer what she has suffered in her life. Despite her and Harry not being together, she was going to make their life the greatest she can.

Once she rolled out of bed, she got a change of clothes out of her dresser and took a quick shower. She looked in the mirror and noticed that her hair really needed a color touch up. She made a quick note in her head to do that after she gave birth.

She went back into her room and found an owl at her windowsill. She took the letter off the owl's leg, gave it a treat and started to read the letter.

Hermione,

Please come to St. Mungo's, Ginny's gone in labor.

Draco

She hurried up, grabbed her bag and asked her parents if they could drive her to the hospital. They gladly obliged, hopped in the car and sped off.

Once she made it in, she went to the front desk.

"I need to see Ginny Malfoy, she is my best friend and she went into labor." Hermione asked.

"Go ahead and follow the signs to our labor and delivery ward. She is in room 1457B." The nurse said and pointed at the sign hanging above the hallway.

"Thank you." Hermione said as she walked in that direction.

When she got to the room she noticed that Ginny must have just gotten there. She was just now getting pain relief spells casted on her to relieve some of the pain. There was also a conjured monitor next to her to monitor hers and the baby's heart rate.

"Oh, Hermione I am so glad you are here!. This is so painful, I hope it isn't as bad when you go into labor." Ginny said as she winced through contractions. "The nurse said it should take about a half hour for the spell to kick in."

"Well I hope it helps you soon." Hermione said. Seeing Ginny in this much pain made herself worry about how much pain she was going to be in considering she had two babies to deliver.

About 8 hours went by and it was time for Ginny to push.

"Ok, Ginny I want you to hold your breath and push down real hard. Count to ten for me." The healer said.

"MERLIN! The pain is coming back!" Ginny said as she pushed. "Is she out yet?"

"I think it will take two more pushes and she will be out, you just got to push two more times for me and it will be all over." The healer said.

Two more pushes came and Natalia Rose Malfoy came into the world. Ginny was sobbing at the sight of her daughter finally in her arms. Draco cut the umbilical cord and the healer took her away to clean her off and wrap her in a blanket. As soon as the healer came back into the room, Draco was able to hold his daughter for the first time. Hermione saw the look of pure love in his eyes. She had wished that Harry would be the same way.

"Isn't she amazing?" Draco said looking at his daughter. She was a spitting image of Draco, except for one major feature, the Weasley's red hair.

Harry

Harry apparated in front of St. Mungo's along with Ron and Luna. They made their way in and followed the signs until they made it to Ginny's room. When they walked in, they saw Hermione sitting next to Draco holding Natalia. Harry instantly fell in love with Hermione all over again seeing her holding the newborn.

"She is a gorgeous little girl, proud to call her my niece." Ron said.

"Yes, she is." Luna said.

Ron took her out of Hermione's arms and sat in a chair across the room and was making small conversation with his new niece.

Harry walked over to Hermione.

"Hermione, can I see you in the hallway?" Harry said.

"Sure, Harry." Hermione said as she got up and walked into the hallway. "What's wrong?"

"I just wanted to let you know that I was wrong. I caught Alex cheating on me last night with another guy. I feel so stupid for even doubting the relationship we have and knowing you are having our children, I still decided to be with her. I am truly sorry for the strain and stress I put you through and I hope you can forgive me." Harry said.

"Of course I can forgive you Harry. I understood what you were going through considering what happened between us. I just figured that you would have had a change of heart once you seen that I was pregnant." Hermione said.

"I know, and I should have left her to be with you." Harry said taking her hands in his. "I want you to know that I feel that we should be together and not for our children but for us. Even if it means I have to move to the US with you, I will do whatever it takes. I can't lose you again. I love you so much."

"I love you too Harry and I have been waiting for you to say that." Hermione said as she took her hands and brought his face to hers planting a kiss on his lips.

"I think we can go share the happy news with everyone else." Harry said as he walked into the room hand in hand with Hermione.

"We are pleased to announce that Hermione and I are back together." Harry said proudly.

Cheers erupted from everyone. Everyone congratulated them.

"About time, mate. I was wondering when you would get your head out of your arse." Ron said.

"Yeah, I know. I knew I should have followed my heart from the start." Harry said as he took Hermione's hand. And they all enjoyed the company of Ginny and Draco's newborn daughter.

July 28th, 2000

Hermione got up and seen that her mom brought her the Daily Prophet and some breakfast. 'She is so sweet,' Hermione thought as she picked up the paper and a piece of toast. As she read the paper, her smile soon turned into a scowl.

Harry Potter Relationship details! Ex-Lover speaks out! By: Rita Skeeter

Harry Potter once again makes the headlines with his turbulent engagement to Alexandra Coppley, age 19. We have received exclusive information from Alex herself that you don't want to miss!

"Harry was indeed the most self absorbed arse you could ever meet! He treated me like dirt and I am so glad I called off our engagement! I caught him cheating on me with his ex-girlfriend, who is also pregnant with his children after I had gotten off work! I wanted to make the truth known to everyone!" –Alex

So everyone out there remember this, Harry Potter is a cheater! And with his pregnant ex at that! Rita Skeeter signing off!

Hermione threw the paper down and went down the stairs.

"Mum! The Daily Prophet is writing lies about Harry again! They now wrote that Harry was cheating on Alex with me! But Harry and I haven't even kissed until he left her!" Hermione said crying hysterically.

"Dear, you need to calm down or you are going to throw yourself into early labor, and we don't want that. Now just relax, you know the truth and that is all that matters." Mrs. Granger said rubbing Hermione's back.

"Yes, but I can't believe that bitch would say all of those things about Harry, especially since I KNOW they aren't true." Hermione said. "I need to go talk to Harry."

Hermione got up and borrowed her parents' car and drove to Harry's house. She walked up to the door and knocked. Harry answered the door with a surprised look.

"What is wrong Hermione? Are you going into labor?" Harry asked.

"No, I brought the Daily Prophet with me, you have to read it." Hermione said with a concerned look.

Harry stood and read the article then a stern look appeared on his face.

"That good for nothing bitch, I can't believe she would say all of those lies about me. After everything she put me through." Harry said. Hermione came over and gave him a hug and pulled his face to hers and passionately kissed him.

"I think that you shouldn't worry about what she says. All that matters is that we are together and that no one can tear us apart now." Hermione said.

"You are right, 'Mione. I love you so much." Harry said. "Oh, I forgot to tell you, Ron and Luna eloped yesterday. They wanted to get married without all of the fancy stuff. I am glad they decided to get married, but I wish they would have let us know. Now we are the last two of the trio that aren't married now." Harry said laughing.

"Yeah, I know. Hopefully we can change that later down the road." Hermione said smiling and winking at Harry.

"You never know.. There may be a wedding in our future too." Harry said winking back. Hermione smiled and kissed Harry on the cheek. "Ron and Luna's reception is later on today if you would like to go with me. We can drive your parents' car."

"Sounds great! I would love to go with you!" Hermione said.